Cotswold Owl Rescue Trust

                   Caring For Wild Owls In Gloucestershire

                          Cotswold Owl Rescue Trust is a voluntary organization

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OWL WOOD STORM-FUND APPEAL

On the 13th November 2009 during severe gale force winds, a large Oak tree came crashing down on the 'OWL-WOOD' aviaries causing an estimated £2500 worth of damage and killing the male 'WHITE FACED SCOPS' owl whose partner was sitting on eggs. We also lost a tawny owl but thankfully the high winds meant all the other escapees did not travel far and were soon re-homed in other aviaries. We launched  an appeal to help rebuild the owl-wood before the centre re-opens next February (2010) Click here to find out more

 

COTSWOLD FALCONRY CENTRE    Learn More   or the BARN OWL CENTRE    Learn More

 

 

The Owl Wood Project

 

A new 'Owl Wood' was sponsored by the trust in May 2004. This was designed  to give people a chance to see most species of British owls as well as a variety of non native species. The 'Owl Wood' is set at the edge of the Batsford arboretum overlooking the deer park and within the Cotswold Falconry Centre.

 

The Owl Wood will be conservation project to ensure a healthy 'gene pool' and any owls bred will be used in conjunction with recognized breeders and the World Owl Trust.

 

 

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"Be-bop, Alula and Bo” is a unique opportunity to follow the first year in the life of a barn owl and the adventures that come with growing up in the wild. Written By Erin & Bryony Holden and beautifully illustrated by Anita Saunders this is a must for young and old alike.

 

To Purchase your copy of 'Be-Bop, Alula And Bo' Send a cheque or  postal order for £5.50 which includes postage and packaging and made payable to 'Cotswold Owl Rescue Trust'. Don't forget to include your full name and postal address.

Or pay by secure online payment with PayPal

 

 

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Our Aims

This web site is designed specifically to give information to those who have found or have been given an injured, sick or orphaned owl. We do what we do for our love of nature, and in particular, owls. We are here to give you the first steps in looking after owls in distress by aiding you to get the best help possible. We like to think we are more than just rescuers in so much as we try to offer simple, practical help regarding most things to do with owls and owl conservation. Cotswold Owl Rescue trust is run by Erin and Bryony Holden and Geoff Dalton (Cotswold Falconry) and we receive no payment for the work we do.

 

Trust Profile

Cotswold Owl Rescue Trust takes in, cares for, and re-releases many of the owls that have been admitted. There have been a variety of owl patients, “Tattered Tawny”, “Battered Barns” and “Lacklustre Little Owls” from all over the Cotswold District. Some have fully recovered and returned home. Some others were not so fortunate and had to be euthaniased due to their injuries. Rather than try to cope with different animals, we just concentrate on British wild owls as they require special needs when being rehabilitated or nursed back to health. As no public access is available at our rescue centre, we recommend anyone wishing to see birds of prey and owls in flying displays should pay a visit the Following...

 

The Purpose Of The Trust

The relief and protection of sick and injured native  British owls by provision and maintenance of such facilities and assistance for their treatment. To advance the education of the public about husbandry, conservation and preservation.

 

 

Contact Information

General Information: Contact us

All owls treated by us are taken back to their own home if possible,

or an alternative one is found for them if theirs is unsuitable.